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Overview |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1030/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Life University | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 853 students)
Life University vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at William Jewell College than Life University ($18,360.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Life University ($20,108 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 77.7% lower than costs at Life University ($10,130 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Life University ($13,451 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Life University vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or William Jewell College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between William Jewell College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Life University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/